For Her Art Prints

Titled “Behaviour of a Maid of the Tenpo Era”. A maid in the service of a samurai family (”okosho”), the young woman would have undertaken this rol...

The beauty in the print is a geisha from the Kansei era (1789-1801) who can be seen with a look of contentment. The caption reads “shidaranasaso” w...

Moon viewing is one of the most celebrated events during autumn in Japan. The moon is said to embody all the positive aspects against the dark back...

Flowers symbolising prosperity, longevity and good fortune are shown in this kimono, cherry blossoms, chrysanthemums, peonies, irises, among others...

The blooming of cherry blossoms is enjoyed by many in Japan, but only for a short period every year, reminding us to fully enjoy every moment. The ...

Traditionally the evergreen pine is regarded as a symbol of good fortune, longevity and steadfastness. The regal black was used by the samurai clas...

Known as the Three Friends of Winter, the evergreen pine tree, the persevering plum, and the upright bamboo are considered auspicious symbols of re...

All UK passports are issued in His or Her Majesty’s name - a document which gives permission for citizens to travel. Unknown to many, the monarch o...

Eric Ravilious (1903-1942) British painter, book illustrator, and designer, who grew up in Sussex. He is particularly known for his paintings of th...

From planning, optimising the soil, composting, pruning, dealing with weeds, amongst an array of other endeavours, the ultimate gardener majestical...

If a customer wished to see one of the high class “oiran” courtesans, they would first have to go via the “chaya” (tea house) who would act as medi...

By Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) who painted two similar portraits of the owner of Café de la Gare, Marie Ginoux. In a letter dated 1888, he writes ...

By British artist William Wood (1769–1810). Wood began formal training at the Royal Academy in 1785 aged sixteen. He was quickly recognised in the ...

The model in the painting is the wife of William Morris, Jane Morris, who was often the subject of Rossetti’s paintings. In this period, the artist...

By American impressionist painter Julian Alden Weir (1852-1919). One of the founding members of "The Ten", Weir alongside fellow members, formed a ...

The oil lamp and books, are traditional symbols of vigilance. Painting by Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732-1806) who produced more than 550 paintings, o...

The image depicts a woman, perhaps a college student, reading inside a room filled with books. Above her head, a sign "Do It Now" can be seen hangi...

Print from the series “Women of the Seven Houses” by Kikukawa Eizan (1787–1867) depicting the courtesan Ichikawa from the Matsubaya pleasure house....

The book “Mirror of Beautiful Women of the Pleasure Quarters” depicts the daytime activities of the courtesans such as reading, arranging flowers, ...

In the series “Beauties of the Yoshiwara as Six Floral Immortals”, the artist Chôbunsai Eishi compares each courtesan to a beautiful flower.

The 'Green Houses', or the pleasure houses, with the notable courtesans, became an integral part of Japanese life in the Edo period. “A Mirror of B...

The 'Green Houses', or the pleasure houses, with the notable courtesans, became an integral part of Japanese life in the Edo period. “A Mirror of B...

The 'Green Houses', or the pleasure houses, with the notable courtesans, became an integral part of Japanese life in the Edo period. “A Mirror of B...

The 'Green Houses', or the pleasure houses, with the notable courtesans, became an integral part of Japanese life in the Edo period. “A Mirror of B...

The 'Green Houses', or the pleasure houses, with the notable courtesans, became an integral part of Japanese life in the Edo period. “A Mirror of B...

Books in Japan during the Edo period (1603–1867) were almost exclusively produced by woodblock printing, and printed on Japanese paper and side‐sti...

Magic is a subject of fascination even for the British monarch. The most famous member of the Magic Circle is in fact Prince Charles who joined the...

The world’s first full-length novel is said to be the Tale of Genji written by the Japanese noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu around 1000 A.D, who served...

Released 15th February 1950, the film Cinderella was a huge gamble for the Disney studio that was heavily in debt and was their last ditch effort t...

Painted by Claude Monet while on vacation with his future wife soon after having a baby boy together. Painted prior to his recognition as an artist...

By the French painter, Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732-1806), the unidentified girl is portrayed in profile, reading a little book. The text not being ...

An acronym is a form of abbreviation of several words in such a way that the abbreviation itself forms a pronounceable word. An example of an acron...

This photo was taken to promote the film The Seven Year Itch. The filming took place at 1am as thousands of fans watched Marilyn Monroe on a subway...

Monroe often referred to Marilyn Monroe in the third person, with an inner switch turning “Marilyn” on and off. From being totally incognito in pub...

A glamorous Marilyn Monroe in a publicity photo for the film How to Marry a Millionaire. On her birth certificate as Norma Jeane Mortenson, she was...

The record for the most number of people (3,083 people) knitting together took place in September 2012 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The earl...